Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: History, B.A.

History, B.A.

The B.A. program in History offers its majors intensive studies of historical and contemporary events and issues, using primary sources and field experience, as well as internships. These introduce the student to the methodologies needed in graduate school and in careers related to History. Among such careers are law, library science, journalism, teaching and government.

Program Outcomes

The student will:

  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of American and World history
  • Apply historical methodology to a significant research project
  • Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking and presentation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of career choices and graduate studies

Program Requirements (33 credits)

Majors in History are expected to maintain a B- or better academic average.

Required courses (12 credits)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 105 - World History I or 3 Credits
HIST 106 - World History II 3 Credits

 

HIST 120 - The American Scene to 1865 or 3 Credits
HIST 121 - The American Scene From 1865 3 Credits

 

HIST 201 - Workshop in History: Going to the Source 3 Credits
HIST 499 - Coordinating Seminar 3 Credits

Electives (21 credits)

Electives must include at least 18 credits of courses at 200-level or above, including at least two 200-level or above courses in non-American History and at least one 300-level course. Students are allowed to use another 100-level course toward their electives if they so choose.

Teacher Licensure

History majors seeking teaching licensure should speak to the teacher licensure officer about specific course selection requirements.

Legal Studies focus

For students interested in learning more about law

Three courses (9 credits)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
POLS 310 - Leadership, Activism and Social Justice 3 Credits
POLS 315 - Civil Liberties 3 Credits
POLS 330 - Constitutional Law 3 Credits
POLS 390 - Children and the Law 3 Credits
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